Krista Parmakoski

Krista Pärmäkoski, born on December 12, 1990, in Luhalahti, Finland, began her competitive cross-country skiing career in 2007. She first gained international recognition at the 2010 Winter Olympics, competing in the 10 km and 30 km events. Her breakthrough at the World Championships occurred in Oslo in 2011, where she secured a silver medal in the team sprint and a bronze in the 4 × 5 km relay. Her consistent performance throughout the years has established her as a prominent figure in cross-country skiing, accumulating a total of five Olympic medals and seven World Championship medals.

Pärmäkoski’s career progression includes significant achievements at major international competitions. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, she earned her first Olympic medal, a silver in the 4 x 5 km relay. The 2017 World Championships held in Lahti, Finland, marked a personal highlight as she claimed an individual silver medal in the 15 km skiathlon. That same year, she had a strong World Cup season, finishing second in the overall standings and in the Tour de Ski. Her success continued at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, where she secured three individual medals: two bronze in the 15 km skiathlon and 10 km freestyle, and a silver in the 30 km classical event. She was also Finland’s flag bearer at the 2022 Beijing Olympics closing ceremony, where she added another bronze medal in the 10 km classical event.

Throughout her career, Pärmäkoski has demonstrated consistent performance in the World Cup circuit, achieving six individual victories and 37 individual podium finishes. She has also contributed to 12 team podiums in various relay and team sprint events. Her dedication to the sport is underscored by her long-term partnership with equipment manufacturer Madshus, which supported her through multiple Olympic cycles. She has also been associated with Finnlamelli, promoting healthy Finnish log homes.